May 2013

Staff at PCIGR are busily preparing for the arrival of the Nu Plasma 1700, a large geometry high-resolution multi-collector mass spectrometer. This instrument will be the first of its kind in Canada, and only fifth worldwide.

Special consideration was given to which shipping method would provide the minimum handling of this precious cargo. The instrument is currently en-route from the UK, via the Panama Canal, to the port of Vancouver, a journey that will take about 45 days.

The delivery is expected the first week of July, and will be followed by careful installation and rigorous testing by Nu Instruments engineers.